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Intel Compute Stick Updated With Cherry Trail Atom, Tested (hothardware.com)
MojoKid writes: The original Intel Compute Stick wasn't without issues. Last year's model featured dated 802.11n wireless connectivity and had only a single USB port, which meant using a hub and/or dongles, should you want to connect multiple peripherals to the device or boost its wireless capabilities. The new updated Intel Compute Stick, however, features Intel's newer Cherry Trail Atom platform, with 802.11ac 2x2 WiFi, and USB 3.0. There's still just 2GB of RAM in the device, along with 32GB of storage, but Windows 10 Home also now comes pre-installed. The result is a fully functional PC that won't burn up any benchmarks but offers utility for mainstream computing tasks and is even capable of streaming up to 4K video content. The little device can essentially turn any HDMI-equipped display into a basic PC.
The proliferation of ARM architecture seems to be scaring the shit out of them
One reason: Control freaks are not good customers.
I wonder whether Microsoft is paying Intel, or Intel is paying Microsoft to put Windows 10 on it. IMHO Android x86 stripped free of Google spyware would have been a better option for "basic computing tasks".
what you're describing is called a computer monitor.
I suspect the 'pc' is far far more versatile and a bit faster as well....
After some searching, I did find the result eventually:
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-...
Single-core performance, the Celeron M 430 scores 894 and the Atom scores 761. However the Atom is a quad-core so probably makes up for it.
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Yeah, it does make me laugh. Unless they're planning on doing HD video editing on the thing (good luck with that CPU) then 2GB of RAM is extremely generous for a tiny little PC like that considering what else they have to squeeze into the chassis. Also its a bit sad that applications and OS's are now so bloated that GB of RAM are even needed.
The celeron has an older GPU too, if you were planning on using the PC as a workstation.
A desktop PC will use a lot more power. Check your electricity bill!
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The plastic enclosure can be stamped out for a penny a piece. The aluminium one would cost more. The device only has to last as long as its warranty period. No reviewer is going to have the device for more than a few days before they write their glowing, uncritical and simplistic reviews (basically: it's shiny, buy it) so the chances of one failing is minimal.
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Yes, I too would like a monitor-style TV (loads of inputs, *no* built-in tuners or even built-in audio), but you wouldn't suggest an actual computer monitor because the price increases exponentially once you go beyond a 24" monitor.
Dell's 55" computer monitor ("only" 1080p!) is over 1,000 pounds ($1500) in the UK, whereas a 55" 1080p TV can be had for little as 400 pounds ($600).
the 23 watt difference wouldnt even be noticeable on your electric bill
If you leave it on all the time, it will add up to $2.50 per month. If you were to have just a few of them laying around, it could add up pretty quick.
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The thing is a fixed function device adds nothing compared to adding software to instrument the stuff already there. The LCD adds expense and can't really show nearly as much as a dedicated web page or application could relay.
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